It was a dreamy weekend in upstate New York...not only did I get to hear the Philadelphia Orchestra in rehearsal and in concert, but interviewed a hero of mine, Krzysztof Penderecki!Here was my view Friday morning, looking across the pool near the administration building.

Sunday, August 19, 2007

I spent the weekend in Saratoga Springs and heard the Philadelphia Orchestra play Beethoven and Penderecki. Saturday morning I talked with Krzysztof Penderecki, my second chance to interview him, this time though, it was in person.

Here is a small portion of the interview, talking about the new Penderecki Center which starts construction this fall.

Monday, August 13, 2007

I really enjoyed two flicks this weekend, first the Bourne Ultimatum on Saturday morning - even as I had heard great things and prepared myself to be let down, it was wicked cool.Then Sunday early afternoon I caught the new movie Stardust. Sweet, witty and romantic I really dug it!Then today another Bond fan sent me this related article about MARTINIS. Who stirs anyways?

"If this book tries to say a few definite things, they are these: that behind every musician lurks a man, who is fully interesting as the trade he follows; that music is written for our enjoyment, and only incidentally for our edification; and that many a potential music lover is frightened away by the solemnity of music's devotees. They would make more concerts if they would rise from their knees."From the introduction, Of Men and Music, 1937.